The tax return deadline for the submission of your 2013 tax returns is 31st January 2014. If you are reading this prior to that date, have received a notice to submit a tax return and have not yet done so then you need to act fast. If you need to submit a tax return and … Continue reading The Tax Return Deadline is Looming – Friday 31st January →

There are some items published in the Autumn Statement that will need to be looked at separately due to their complexity. These include measures to counter avoidance through partnerships, and another go at “IR35” legislation. The other main features and announcements are: ECONOMIC GROWTHforecast for this year is increased from 0.6% to 1.4%, with further … Continue reading Autumn Statement 2013: At-a-glance summary of key points →

The government has announced that for the first time in several years there will be a new Transferable Tax Allowance. This will enable spouses and civil partners to transfer a fixed amount of their personal allowance to their partner, but with conditions. Firstly, don’t hold your breath because it will not be available until April … Continue reading Once there was the Married Couples Allowance, but now There Will Be A New Transferable Tax Allowance. →

A West Midlands accountant who behaved aggressively towards HMRC officials and threatened to punch them has lost an appeal to the Chartered Accountant’s disciplinary committee tribunal (DCT) that the sanctions imposed for his unprofessional behaviour were too harsh. He has been given a severe reprimand, a fine of £5,000 and is required to pay costs … Continue reading Chartered Accountant Loses Appeal After Abusing HMRC Staff →

David and Margaret would like to thank all friends, clients and colleagues who gave so generously towards their “Movember” campaign. Together with a friend, Ray Pearson, they had formed the team “Cheshire Professionals”. By 2nd December this team had raised or been promised £2,157 towards improving men’s health by raising awareness of, and funding research … Continue reading Thank you for your Movember Donations →